Derek is the Managing Director of Apardion Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading security and facilities companies, and brings his extensive security industry knowledge to the FRG Group.

Derek’s role is supported by a strong management background along with over 16 years’ experience in a Police operational risk environment, delivering strategy, governance, policies and intelligence. During his Police career he focused on Counter Terrorism and led the Northern Border Policing Command Unit within Police Scotland.

He was also formally a HSSEQ specialist in the oil and gas industry.